Job Ref: BEA2929
Branch: Rū
Location: Rū
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 19/08/2026
Closing date: 01/09/2026
Belfast’s newest restaurant, Ru, is looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our opening kitchen team.
Born from two rich food cultures, Ru blends bold Indian flavours with exceptional Irish produce. Our menu is a modern interpretation of Indian cooking — vibrant, seasonal, and designed for sharing.
Located on Ann Street and open for lunch and dinner, Ru will be the first to open amongst a number of adjoining venues, including a pub, cocktail bar and terrace, vinyl listening bar and club space in 2026.
This is a chance to be part of something new from the ground up, working with high-quality ingredients and contributing to a creative, ambitious kitchen. If you’re passionate about food, eager to lead and develop a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency, organisation, and efficiency at all times.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Flexible working pattern made up of 4 shifts per week
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme
- Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, Ragin Ramen, The National and the Cloth Ear
- Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme
- Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, etc.
- Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, trips, and award ceremonies
What you’ll do:
- Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and leading the team through service
- Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standard
- Maintain consistency and quality across all service periods
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management to minimise waste
- Train, mentor, and support junior members of the kitchen team
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
About you:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
- A genuine passion for food and high-quality ingredients
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
- A proactive, positive attitude with a commitment to developing others
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills
If you’re ready to be part of an exciting new kitchen and take the next step in your career in a forward-thinking restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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